About Our Company

Big Ass Fan Co. is the preeminent designer and manufacturer of 6 ft. to 24' diameter high volume/low speed (HVLS) ceiling and vertical fans developed to provide significant energy savings and improve occupant comfort year round in large commercial, industrial, agricultural and institutional buildings. In the U.S., we are based in Lexington, KY, and occupy a 120,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, a 33,000 sq. ft. administrative office, and a new 40,000 sq. ft. dedicated R&D facility. Big Ass Fans has over 40,000 fans in operation in hundreds of different applications all over the world. Our dedicated team of engineers, led by world-renowned architectural aerodynamics expert Dr. Richard Aynsley, rigorously designs and tests every fan we build to ensure they are the most effective and reliable fans possible. Our $4 million, LEED-Gold R&D facility enables us to develop fans such as our Powerfoil X for the industrial market, a fan that sets the standard for air circulation, safety, and durability and that is backed by a non-prorated 10 year warranty. For the commercial and institutional markets, our Element and Isis fans use cutting-edge motor technology to meld space-age design with silent operation, allowing our customers to use them in applications as varied as schools, health clubs, auditoriums, and churches.

Big Ass Fans: We're in the business of cooling so being cool just comes naturally.

How Did You Come Up with That Name Big Ass Fans?

We started in 1999 as the HVLS Fan Company, but after 3 years in business, we finally had to bow to the sentiments of our customers and concede that we do, in fact, design and manufacture some really Big Ass Fans. It was therefore a natural step to change our name to Big Ass Fan Company, and to “adopt” our mascot, Fanny the Donkey, shortly thereafter.

You Can Help Us Help Others:
While we hope you are visiting our website because you are interested in our fans, we would also like you to be aware that the profits from purchases of Big Ass Fans and Fanny merchandise from our online store benefit such charities as the Longhopes Donkey Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, local food banks, and various veterans organizations. We hope you’ll help us give back in a Big Ass way!

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